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OK HB1713

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Doug Cox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma Statutes Title 21, Section 1835 to allow property owners to post "No Trespassing" notices using purple paint marks in addition to traditional signs.

  • Purple paint marks must be vertical lines at least 1 inch wide and 8 inches long, positioned 3-5 feet from the ground, and spaced no more than 1,000 feet apart on non-forest land or 100 feet apart on forest land.

  • From November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016, purple paint marks must be accompanied by explanatory signs stating the purple stripe means no trespassing; after November 1, 2016, explanatory signs are no longer required.

  • Trespass penalties remain unchanged: fines up to $250 for simple trespass, and fines of $50-$500 plus 30 days to 6 months jail time for trespass involving waste, theft, or damage.

  • Act becomes effective November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; providing additional method to keep trespassers off property; effective date.

Property

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Rural Development

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Rural Development2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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